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How Anxiety is an Uncertainty Detector
17:57 - 30:55 (12:57)
Anxiety is not a problem, but rather a solution to the problem of uncertainty in the complex world we live in. As an uncertainty detector, anxiety can be seen as an ally rather than an enemy.
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The cortical limbic circuits in the brain connect the emotional brain with the prefrontal cortex for understanding how the fight-flight-system affects anxiety and fear.
17:57 - 20:38 (02:40)
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The cortical limbic circuits in the brain connect the emotional brain with the prefrontal cortex for understanding how the fight-flight-system affects anxiety and fear. Scientists often talk about the amygdala firing up, but the cortical limbic circuits play an important role as well.
ChapterHow Anxiety is an Uncertainty Detector
Episode#469 - Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - The Truth About How Anxiety Works
PodcastModern Wisdom
Anxiety, though often viewed negatively, can be a helpful tool in detecting uncertainty in the face of constant change and unpredictability.
20:38 - 23:25 (02:46)
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Anxiety, though often viewed negatively, can be a helpful tool in detecting uncertainty in the face of constant change and unpredictability. It is a primitive instinct that can help us navigate modern day stresses and ease worries about the future.
ChapterHow Anxiety is an Uncertainty Detector
Episode#469 - Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - The Truth About How Anxiety Works
PodcastModern Wisdom
The human brain is wired to solve the problem of uncertainty, particularly when it comes to safety threats.
23:25 - 28:48 (05:23)
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The human brain is wired to solve the problem of uncertainty, particularly when it comes to safety threats. Anxiety can be seen as a triumph of human evolution in this regard, but toxic standards of positivity can exacerbate this issue.
ChapterHow Anxiety is an Uncertainty Detector
Episode#469 - Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - The Truth About How Anxiety Works
PodcastModern Wisdom
Emotions are rational and evolved to provide us with information, specifically through appraisal and action readiness tendencies, according to functional emotion theory.
28:48 - 30:55 (02:06)
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Emotions are rational and evolved to provide us with information, specifically through appraisal and action readiness tendencies, according to functional emotion theory. Anxiety, for example, can arise from a concern for how one is perceived on social media and can prompt action to overcome the obstacle.